ZIP Code 47955

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Linden · Montgomery County · Indiana

Population
1,088

17/sq mi

Median income
$71,591

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$150,000

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.8%

Median age 46.7

Land area
64.4 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47955 in Linden, Indiana has a population of 1,088. The median household income is $71,591, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $150,000, 46% below the US average. 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47955 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 64.4 square miles in Linden, Montgomery County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,088 residents, producing a population density of 17 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47955 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47955 sits at $71,591 (3% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $37,059. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $150,000 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $735 per month, and 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47955 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 47955 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 47955

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47955.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47955, Linden, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,088

Population

64.4

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47955?

46.7

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$71,591

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$37,059

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

394

Total Housing Units

372

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$150,000

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$735

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 47955, employing approximately 213 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,518,000.

21

Businesses

213

Employees

$17.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 3 14.3%
Retail trade 3 14.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 14.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47955 vs 47981 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47981 Romney, IN 849 4.9 mi
47967 New Richmond, IN 772 7.4 mi
47930 Clarks Hill, IN 1,094 6.9 mi
47909 Lafayette, IN 39,373 9.0 mi
47983 Stockwell, IN 347 7.6 mi
47940 Darlington, IN 1,433 8.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47955 in?
ZIP code 47955 (Linden) is located in Montgomery County, Indiana. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47955?
ZIP code 47955 in Linden, IN has a population of 1,088 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47955?
The median household income in ZIP 47955 is $71,591, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47955?
The median home value in ZIP 47955 is $150,000, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47955?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47955 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47955?
ZIP code 47955 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 213 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47955?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47955 are: Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47955?
In ZIP code 47955, 72.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 47955?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47955 is 28.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47955?
In ZIP code 47955, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47955?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47955 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Linden, IN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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